Which hull shape makes for a better torpedo? A deep V? Or a flat bottom? After weighing the pros and cons, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman choose their ... bottoms.
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Which hull shape makes for a better torpedo? A deep V? Or a flat bottom? After weighing the pros and cons, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman choose their ... bottoms.
Added: Apr 27, 2011
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Runtime: 01:35
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